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Daddy Daughter Dance Coming Up February 28th At Tridell Community Room

Daddy Daughter Dance Coming Up February 28th At Tridell Community Room

Feb 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

February means different things to different people but for many local girls and their dads, it is a time to attend a special daddy-daughter dance. There are several local opportunities and while the annual dance through Uintah Recreation has Sold Out, there is another perfect opportunity to make memories. In its second year, the annual […]

Vernal City Offers Reminders On Pedestrian Safety

Vernal City Offers Reminders On Pedestrian Safety

Feb 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Building on previous safety messages, Vernal City has more to share on the topic of pedestrian safety. “Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility,” shares the announcement. “Small choices can make a life-saving difference. Whether you’re walking to school, heading to work, or enjoying our community, staying alert helps keep everyone safe on Vernal’s roads.” The […]

Vernal Man Charged With Felony Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Child

Vernal Man Charged With Felony Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Child

Feb 13, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A Vernal man has been charged with sexual crimes against a child for alleged events that took place in 2024 and 2025. 37-year-old Trent Sowsonicut is charged with two counts of 1st Degree Felony Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child and two counts of 2nd Degree Felony Forcible Sexual Abuse. According to court documents, Trent […]

Intoxicated Man Arrested After Breaking Into Uintah County Residences

Intoxicated Man Arrested After Breaking Into Uintah County Residences

Feb 12, 2026 · Basin Now · News

Several residents on South Vernal Avenue in Uintah County had a scare this week when an intoxicated man allegedly broke into their homes before being arrested. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a report that a man had been banging on a resident’s door before knocking the door in and eventually […]

Duchesne County Man Arrested For Assaulting Elderly Family Member

Duchesne County Man Arrested For Assaulting Elderly Family Member

Feb 12, 2026 · Basin Now · News

On February 9th, Officers responded to a report of an assault in Neola that ended in arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Brian Foote had a dispute with an elderly family member and punched the 77-year-old man in the chest multiple times before throwing him on the floor where he continued to hit […]

Vernal Chamber Presents Latest Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award

Vernal Chamber Presents Latest Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award

Feb 12, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Chamber presented the latest Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award to Matthew Foley during Tuesday’s Chamber luncheon. Matt works for V6 Video where he organizes free community events like family movie nights and sports events. Matt’s service extends beyond his job. He’s served in various church leadership roles, sung with the Uintah Basin Orchestra […]

Demolition Underway On Lamplighter Motel

Demolition Underway On Lamplighter Motel

Feb 12, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Demolition of the motel portion of the Lamplighter property in downtown Vernal got underway on Wednesday. This is the main action in Phase 1 of the Vernal Community Block Plan which will transform that area of downtown over a period of at least 7 years. The motel demolition and cleanup is the main work anticipated […]

Woman Enters Guilty Plea And Is Sentenced For Uintah County Stabbing

Woman Enters Guilty Plea And Is Sentenced For Uintah County Stabbing

Feb 12, 2026 · Basin Now · News

The woman arrested in Uintah County last October for stabbing a man while camping accepted a plea deal this month and was sentenced ahead of her scheduled trial. On October 1st, the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office utilized social media to request the public’s help in locating Emily Trujillo, stating that she was last seen in […]

Double Fatal Accident On I-80 Near Green River, WY

Double Fatal Accident On I-80 Near Green River, WY

Feb 11, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Two people are dead after the semi they were traveling in on I-80 near Green River, Wyoming, drifted from its lane and crashed into a parked semi on the side of I-80. The crash took place on Sunday, February 8th, near milepost 93. Wyoming Highway Patrol reports on their website that road conditions were dry […]

Senator Winterton’s SB 23 ‘Chemtrails’ Bill Voted Down In Committee

Senator Winterton’s SB 23 ‘Chemtrails’ Bill Voted Down In Committee

Feb 11, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Senator Ron Winterton’s bill seeking to address the release of chemicals from aircrafts, or so-called ‘Chemtrails’, has failed to move forward. SB23 ‘Airborne Chemicals Amendments’, sought to establish that the release of a chemical or substance from an aircraft for the purpose of solar geoengineering is a third-degree felony and it would have provided a […]

Senator Curtis Introduces Legislation To Modernize Federal Permitting Process

Senator Curtis Introduces Legislation To Modernize Federal Permitting Process

Feb 11, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Senator John Curtis is among a group that introduced the ePermit Act this week which is bipartisan legislation to modernize and streamline federal environmental reviews and permitting by leveraging interactive, digital, and cloud-based technologies. “Outdated, paper-based permitting systems slow down projects, frustrate communities, and make it harder for agencies to do their jobs,” says Senator […]